Civil Project Lead

Civil Project Lead (NPI Team), South32 GEMCO

Client: South32 GEMCO

Location: Cairns, QLD or Darwin, NT
Work arrangement: FIFO, 7/7 Thursday to Thursday roster
Country: Australia
Employment type: Contract (6 months, with scope to extend)
Start: Immediate
Remuneration: Competitive

About the Role

The Civil Project Lead will be an integral part of the NPI civil team, leading the delivery of minor civil projects and supporting Project Managers on larger ones. You will develop design packages and work closely with design engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders to keep projects on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Planning

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day civil project activities across the assigned scope
• Develop and review scopes of works, project schedules and budgets
• Track progress against schedule and budget, and escalate risks, issues and delays early to the Project Manager
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports covering cost, schedule and quality

Design Development

• Develop civil design packages from concept through to issue for construction
• Review construction drawings and specifications against approved designs
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements that enhance project outcomes

Commercial and Documentation

• Raise purchase orders and track project costs against budget
• Manage correspondence, document control and responses to stakeholder queries
• Confirm materials and equipment are scheduled and available on site when needed

Site and Quality Oversight

• Provide technical guidance to site teams and contractors, addressing engineering challenges as they arise
• Ensure works are completed to approved designs and specifications
• Coordinate testing and inspections at key project stages
• Implement corrective actions when quality issues arise
• Resolve site-related problems and discrepancies, escalating where needed

Safety, Compliance and Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and maintain safety documentation and compliance records
• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Respond promptly and professionally to stakeholder concerns

About You

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in civil engineering, pre-construction and civil project management
• Demonstrated experience developing design packages
• Sound understanding of civil construction processes, project controls and engineering best practice
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams on site and multiple priorities at once
• High attention to detail across design, documentation and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including explaining technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities on a remote roster

Desirable

• Experience on resources or mining projects in remote Northern Australia
• Familiarity with Australian civil standards and specifications
• Experience with purchase orders and project financial reporting

Personal Attributes

• Driven, reliable and committed to quality results
• Self-motivated and proactive in tackling challenges
• Adaptable in dynamic, remote work conditions
• Collaborative, with strong stakeholder relationships

Relocation

• The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Cairns, QLD, which will serve as their base for the FIFO roster.
• A relocation allowance is available to support the move.

How to Apply

This is an immediate-start opportunity to join a regional infrastructure team on a 6-month contract with scope to extend.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover note outlining your pre-construction and civil project management experience. For a confidential discussion, contact Proactive Projects at edward@proactiveprojects.net.